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Three of the main speakers at Opening Convocation were Jefferson Scholars

August 25, 2015

Jefferson Scholar alumnus and double ‘Hoo Thomas Hall was this year’s guest speaker at Opening Convocation. He was joined on stage by two current Jefferson Scholars, Abraham Axler and Faith Lyons, who helped to welcome the Class of 2019. Read about the event and their remarks here.

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Scholarships

Learn more about the selection process and nomination for the Jefferson Scholarship and the Walentas Scholarship from the Jefferson Scholars Foundation at the University of Virginia.
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Fellowships

The Foundation supports world-class graduate students through Jefferson Fellowships and National Fellowships.
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Faculty Support

Learn more about how the Foundation supports UVA faculty with the Distinguished Professorship Program and faculty awards.